adverb
- in a manner that lacks confidence or forcefulness; without being bold or demanding
Examples
- She spoke unassertively during the meeting, barely raising her voice above a whisper.
- He unassertively asked for a raise, apologizing repeatedly for bringing it up.
- The student unassertively raised her hand, hoping the teacher wouldn’t notice.
- She unassertively agreed to work overtime again, despite being exhausted.
- He walked unassertively into the room, avoiding eye contact with everyone.
- The employee unassertively suggested a new idea but quickly backed down when questioned.